Massachusetts folks are getting ready for summer fun. The kids only have a couple of weeks of school remaining, and then it’s summer vacation time. Of course, the summer means more time spent outside. Whether it’s hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, playing, or camping etc., there will be a lot of time spent outside this summer.
With outside activities come mosquitoes and ticks. You have to remember that when you are outside for any length of time, you need to cover your body up or at least use repellent with DEET. We know that mosquitoes and ticks can cause a host of diseases, but there is one disease that you can catch that is particularly serious.
What is the Powassan Virus?
According to Mass.gov, the…..